St. Petersburg: Hermitage Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Skip the line and enter a treasure trove of world-renowned art and cultural artifacts on this 3-hour tour of the Hermitage State Museum. Your guide will show you around, pointing out items of interest, and share facts about its collection.

About this activity

Duration 3 hours

Skip the line through a separate entrance

Printed or mobile voucher accepted

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Live tour guide

English, Spanish, German, Italian, French

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts

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Experience

Highlights

Admire works of art from the Western European collection including masterpieces by Renoir and Da Vinci

Experience the grandeur of the former winter imperial residence

Save time by pre-purchasing this tour and skipping the line

Explore the museum on your own after the tour is over

Marvel at the extravagant interior of the Hermitage while learning about its history

Full description

Meet your guide at the Alexander Column in Palace Square. Skip the long lines and enter the museum right away. Once inside, learn about the development of art and culture in the west and east from pre-historic times to the present day. Admire remarkable collections of paintings, prints, and sculptures as well as tapestries, carpets, ornaments, furniture, and jewelry. Gain fascinating insight into these artworks from your knowledgable guide.

Explore the Treasure Galley and see the rich selection of jewelry owned by the Russian Imperial family. Walk down the two massive halls which house the collection and marvel at the masterworks from all over the world, dating back to ancient times up until the 20th century.

Choose the “Hermitage and Staff Building” option and visit the restored halls of the General Staff Building located in front of the Hermitage. See famous masterpieces of Western European art, 19th-century painting, Impressionism, and Postmodernism.

Continue to explore the museum after your tour ends to your heart’s content.

• This is a small group tour and is limited to a maximum of 8 people.
• Please note, if you leave the museum you cannot come back using the same ticket, even on the same day.
• Please note, Impressionist, post-Impressionist and postmodernist artworks are located in the General Staff Building and if you want to see them, please book a special tour option
• You can stay at the Hermitage (Winter Palace) after your tour and explore the museum on your own.
• Please note, carrying large items such as bags, briefcases, backpacks, and umbrellas in the museum is not allowed and must be checked in the museum cloakroom. Food and drinks are also prohibited.